How to Act Like You’re in a Kids Camp (When You’re a Grown-Up)

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The kids get to go to camp… but why don’t we? And not family camp (though this one is amazing) where you are with your kids, but camp where parents get to do arts & crafts, sports, hang out with friends, eat endlessly and have a fabulous time, without a care in the world. While it might not be possible to check out of your life & responsibilities for a whole week, here’s how you can create a camp experience for yourself, one activity at a time.

Kickball? Archery? King of the Hill?

Camp is all about trying new sports & games, so why don’t you find a new way to exercise while your kids are testing out dodgeball and surfing? These workouts are all fun, and may help you develop a love of a new sport. From Pilates based cross fit to Taekwondo, circus school to sandbox fitness, you can try a new activity every day, just like the kids do at camp!

If your kids aren’t in camp and you gotta bring ‘em…
All of these workout spots have childcare, so they’re entertained, while you get to work on sweating out your stress. Or, check out these workouts that incorporate your youngest fitness partner.

photo: Sandbox Fitness


What was your favorite camp activity? Do you know where you can still indulge in that pastime in LA? Let us know in the comments below!

—Meghan Rose